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How to Travel from

Hokkaido to Honshū Island

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Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$533.55
Plane from Okadama Airport to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$393.81
Plane from Hakodate Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$317.59
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$355.70

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Hakodate Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$381.11
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$406.52

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$304.89

AIRDO

Website:
airdo.jp/
Plane from Hakodate Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$304.89
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$266.78

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$533.55
Plane from Okadama Airport to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$393.81

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$127.04–$190.56
Train from Ōmiya to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$43.19–$62.25
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Shin-Aomori
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$53.36

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$58.44–$82.57
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.51–$26.68
Train from Shinjuku Station to Chino
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.11–$53.36

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.99–$10.16

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:
0570-550-373
Website:
alpico.co.jp/en/
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$30.49–$35.57

Nagaden Bus

Phone:
026-295-8008
Website:
nagadenbus.co.jp/
Bus from Niigata City Bus Center to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.01

Konan Bus

Phone:
0172-36-5061
Website:
konanbus.com/
Bus from Konan Bus Hirosaki Bus Terminal to Shinjuku
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.11–$58.44

北海道バス

Website:
hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 新函館北斗駅前
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$37.03

Other operators

Shin Nihonkai Ferry

Website:
snf.jp
Other from Otaru to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$55.90–$139.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hokkaido to Honshū Island?

The cheapest way to get from Hokkaido to Honshū Island is to car ferry and drive which costs $76.09 - $173.91 and takes 20h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hokkaido to Honshū Island?

The fastest way to get from Hokkaido to Honshū Island is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $141.30 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct train between Hokkaido and Honshū Island?

No, there is no direct train from Hokkaido to Honshū Island. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Matsumoto via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Ōmiya and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

How far is it from Hokkaido to Honshū Island?

The distance between Hokkaido and Honshū Island is 820 km.

How do I travel from Hokkaido to Honshū Island without a car?

The best way to get from Hokkaido to Honshū Island without a car is to train which takes 10h 57m and costs $195.65 - $315.22 .

How long does it take to get from Hokkaido to Honshū Island?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Hokkaido to Honshū Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hokkaido to Honshū Island train from?

Hokkaido to Honshū Island train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Sapporo station.

Train or fly from Hokkaido to Honshū Island?

The best way to get from Hokkaido to Honshū Island is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $141.30 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $195.65 - $315.22 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Hokkaido to Honshū Island train arrive?

Hokkaido to Honshū Island train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station.

Where can I stay near Honshū Island?

There are 146+ hotels available in Honshū Island. Prices start at $26.13 per night.
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